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  • Squadron donates time for "pet welfare"

    The men and women of the 53d Computer Systems Squadron spent on of the "dog days of summer" literally with the dogs. The 20 squadron volunteers spent time at the Pet Welfare Kennel on base July 9 "to improve living conditions for over 80 animals who call the Pet Welfare facility home," according to

  • Eglin host first explosive safety day

    In memory of the "Eglin 17," personnel from the base marked the first ever "Explosive Safety Day" July 12. The day's events included a memorial at the Air Armament Museum, munitions displays and Explosive Ordinance Disposal robot demonstrations at the base exchange.The date was set apart not only to

  • Security increases at fitness center

    People working out at the base's fitness center are not just losing pounds.There's been an increase in the number of thefts from the lockers in Bldg. 810. Cash, wallets and other valuables have been disappearing while patrons are getting fit. Starting July 19, the fitness center will move to a

  • Troops move out for less with Exchange Home Services

    A new Exchange program is taking the guesswork out of setting up communication offerings at, and around, Eglin Air Force Base. Through the Exchange Home Services initiative, Soldiers and Airmen, and their families, can now go online and compare local options for TV, internet and telephone,

  • Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyLiam Joseph, born June 18, to Sgt. Frank and Amanda CermakJustin Rylie, born June 12, to Tech. Sgt. Kevin and Theresa ColgateKimber Nicole, born June 27, to Katie Smith and Ryan ConnerAiden

  • Squadron assists in preserving Air Force history

    Members of the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron spent approximately 600 hours preserving Air Force history restoring an YF-22 prototype for display.The prototype, which eventually developed in the F-22 Raptor, went on display June 11 at the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum at Edwards AFB, Calif.

  • Family Townhall questions answered

    The second Year of Air Force Family townhall meeting was held on base June 4. Many people offered questions to a variety of base agencies and the wing commander as well.Below are the questions and responses from that meeting. Q: (Civilian Personnel Office ) Is there a place where spouses can find

  • Toastmasters get new officers, looks for more members

    It was all about beginnings at the Emerald Coast Toastmasters Club here July 1, as the group assigned new officers, met new visitors and a new member gave his first speech.The 28-person club, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in October, meets once a week at the education center. Their mission